But, according to Steve Jobs, the 7-inch tablets did not make any sense which is why a smaller iPad wouldn't sound practical, but now that Steve Jobs has parted us, it is slightly possible that Apple might consider revising its decision.
As DigiTimes exclaims:
As per our inference, according to DigiTimes, Apple may launch two iPads next year. This includes the regular-sized 9.7-inch next generation iPad that may launch in first quarter of 2012. Besides that, a smaller 7-inch iPad would be released in late 2012.
We generally do not like the idea of going by rumors since most of them do not ever make it to reality. Nevertheless, there's always a chance that some of them may strike the target, but even if so, we wouldn't agree with the idea of Apple launching two iPads in one year.
So far, there have been no positive indications strongly suggesting the existence of a smaller iPad model. Likewise, there have been no suggestive word on the next-gen iPad either. But, reports continue to surge in in the name of an iPad HD, iPad 2 Plus, 3D iPad, a completely new iPad 3 and so on.
Apple is already said to have received samples of smaller displays for the aforementioned iPad, but it is possible that Apple could be just testing smaller-sized displays while it may not actually intend to release products sporting them ever to the market.
What comes next year out of the veils at launch is something that only Apple knows. We will keep you posted as more details surface. Stay tuned!
